🚨 2022 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Emergency Neutral
The 2022 Suzuki Grand Vitara (available in select international markets) features a console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift interlock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and apply the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot - typically found as a small covered slot near the base of the shifter assembly on the console
- Remove the small plastic cap covering the override slot using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, keep the tool inserted and press down while pulling the shifter to Neutral without the brake pedal
Shift-lock override location
Small covered slot near the shifter base on the center console, typically on the left or front side of the shifter assembly
With zero electrical power
With zero electrical power, the shift lock override may still function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot, press firmly downward, and move the shifter to Neutral. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be towed on a flatbed or with wheels off the ground.